British Pakistani diplomat Fouzia Younis has made history once again as she has been appointed as His Majesty’s British Consul General to Toronto, according to Geo News.
Fouzia Younis, who is currently in Islamabad working as a senior British diplomat, will be leaving for Canada soon to take up her new role.
Job News: Privileged to be appointed as His Majesty’s British Consul General to Toronto 🇨🇦
Special moment as we think it’s the 1st time (but don’t have data) that a British Muslim woman has been appointed as Head of a 🇬🇧 Diplomatic Post.
I won’t be the last 🙌🏽
— Fouzia Younis (@YounisFouzia) March 24, 2023
She said on Twitter: “Privileged to be appointed as His Majesty’s British Consul General to Toronto. Special moment as we think it’s the 1st time (but don’t have data) that a British Muslim woman has been appointed as Head of a Diplomatic Post. I won’t be the last.
“To the girls who look like me, who are battling prejudice, racism and sexism from within communities & outside, who are told they can’t do it, or that they don’t sound or look the part. Don’t let anyone dim your power. You can change the world. Shout out to my colleagues & old/new bosses for your every word of advice and challenge to help me find my voice. We serve and represent the UK of today, we represent all of us, we shape all our futures I can’t wait to get cracking in Toronto to do just that!”
